Tastings with Juniper Village at Chatham

Our newest program was unveiled as the Juniper Tastings Club, and was well received by our residents.  Each month we will offer a comparison tasting of various food and drinks, and encourage residents to vote on their favorite.  Our first event featured tasting three different wines and three different cheeses, and learning a little information on each.  It was great way to spend a summer day in our courtyard!

Seaside with Juniper Village at Chatham

Our last trip down the shore was memorable!  We drove to Atlantic Highlands, and had a wonderful seafood luncheon at Bahr's Landing, famous since 1917.  It was a place where many of our residents had been in years past, and they loved that fact that it remained exactly as they remembered.  We then drove to Mt. Mitchell, where we enjoyed the view of Manhattan, Sandy Hook, the ocean, and Raritan Bay.

Family Fun Day with Juniper Village at Chatham

Family Fun Day was a great success!!!  The weather turned ominous, but that didn't dampen our spirits as we enjoyed hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and ice cream sundaes.  Activities included a bouncy house, a caricaturist, face-painting, balloon sculptures, a train ride, a magic show and games galore.  It was a lot of fun for everyone!

September 13 – 19 is National Assisted Living Week

Understand the senior living options available

This year, National Assisted Living Week’s theme is Nourishing Life: Mind, Body and Spirit and celebrates the countless ways assisted living caregivers nurture the whole resident. This has been the basis of Juniper Village at Chatham’s mission since we began and is certainly a goal of the industry.

With the percentage of the U.S. population over age 65 steadily increasing, it is important to understand the many options available in specialized residences and the level of care they provide for the growing and varied needs of seniors.

In addition to the type of community, it is equally important to find one that offers compassionate care, unparalleled access to healthcare – preferably onsite, programming that will stimulate you such as Music & Memory, and a commitment to continued improvement.

Personal Care/Assisted Living residences are for seniors who require the least amount of care. Meals are provided along with assistance in medication management, bathing, and dressing, if needed. Housekeeping and laundry services may also be available. Community social activities or outings may be offered, and depending on their preferences and budgets, residents may have the option of choosing a private room or a shared apartment.

Although some Assisted Living residences may provide services for seniors with cognitive impairment, a Memory Care residence is a specialized community for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Providing 24-hour supervision and security, the Memory Care environment is designed to meet the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s patients.

A Skilled Nursing Care residence, sometimes known as a nursing home, provides the highest level of care for its residents as well as round-the-clock availability of medical care. Seniors in these communities may be incontinent or require assistance with eating, walking, and moving about the bed.  Skilled Nursing Care residences usually provide long-term care for seniors who are too sick or frail for other types of residences.

In recognition of National Assisted Living Week, remember, when independent living becomes too difficult, moving into a senior living community that offers appropriate levels of care based on an individual’s need can often be the best solution.

Juniper Village at Chatham given Advanced Standing Distinction

Juniper Village at Chatham given Advanced Standing Distinction

Juniper Village at Chatham has once again been granted the distinction of Advanced Standing status by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Juniper Village is an assisted living community in the heart of Chatham, New Jersey that is home to 100 residents.

Advanced Standing status is awarded in recognition of the community’s compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, a commitment to quality through participation in the National Center for Assisted Living’s Quality Performance Measures Survey, and meeting the benchmarks for quality indicators chosen by the Peer Review Panel of the Health Care Association of New Jersey Foundation.

“The staff at here Juniper Village at Chatham works very hard – everyday – to meet not only the rigorous demands of healthcare compliance, but also, and perhaps more importantly the happiness, health and wellbeing of our residents,” expressed Joann Malanga, Executive Director of Juniper Village at Chatham. “Receiving this affirmation of our work is appreciated and keeps us motivated to provide the highest level of care for our residents.”

Juniper Village at Chatham has received several awards in the past including being named the Best Assisted Living Community by NJ Biz magazine. The community offers signature programs that benefit the residents and staff, to further their wellbeing and advancement. These include Green Canopy, which supports environmental consciousness and healthier living; Juniper University, which educates and enriches staff, residents and families; Connections, which encourages an active mind, body and spirit; and more recently Connect 4 Life, which integrates healthcare directly into the community.

Juniper Village at Chatham is located at 500 Southern Boulevard in Chatham, NJ. For more information call (973) 966-LIVE or visit www.junipercommunities.com.

September 2015 Events in Chatham, NJ: Spread Your Joy

As the air begins to cool and summer wanes, Juniper Village ends our “Stay Connected” series by recognizing Friendship and Joy. What is it that brings you joy? Is it the wet nose of a newborn pup? The smile of your first grandchild? The taste of a triple chocolate ice cream cone? Whatever it is we invite you to share that joy with others at Juniper Village this month.

Much attention has been paid to studies regarding the effects of stress on your health, but what about the effects of joy? The landmark “Nun Study,” as it's often known, revealed that positive emotion is correlated with longevity: 90% of the most cheerful quarter of nuns was alive at the age of eighty-five, whereas only 34% of the least cheerful quarter lived to that age. Similarly, 54% of the most cheerful fourth was alive at age ninety-four, versus 11% of the least cheerful. Of the 678 sisters in the original study about four dozen are still living. So go ahead, grab that triple chocolate cone it might just extend your life!

This month we invite you to “Spread Your Joy” as we honor our friendships in our Red Hat and Villager clubs and our Best Friends events; get our hands dirty at our Friendship Daffodil Project; and celebrate with our Birthday Party and House Warming Initiatives.

Our fabulous September 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham include our:

§  Family Fun Day for this wonderful celebration on our great lawn, so bring the whole family for this fun-filled afternoon where we have it all; picnic, activities, and entertainment, including WDHA radio on-site broadcasting live, sponsored by Juniper Village as well as HomeWell Senior Care, Care One Whippany, Pine Acres Rehabilitation Center, Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services, Oasis Senior Advisors, and Compassionate Care Hospice on September 12^th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. (No RSVP required!)

§  Power Brain Bakery with Gregory Quinn, brain management consultant, who always surprises us with programs that involve energy, wellness, and movement, and this one really sounds like a treat – pun intended as he will share brain healthy baked goods and teach us some brain healthy activities, so join us as we power boost our brains from the inside out on September 17^th at 2:00 pm.

§  How to Find Joy in Trying Times CEU program will benefit any professionals who counsel individuals facing life challenges and will not only assist you as a professional in providing counsel and support to those you serve, but will also give you strategies to use in your own life, because as professionals working with others, we must continually renew our positive energy to better serve our clients and families, so this is a must do class to prepare for the many stresses families face over the holidays on September 17^th at 4:00 pm.

§  What Sparks Chemistry with Paul White, founder of HRGread (Huntington Reading Group) and a healthcare executive for over 30 years, this program explores comparisons of marital customs from around the world and will reveal some interesting and perhaps even strange customs that will intrigue and captivate your curiosity on September 24^th at 6:30 pm.

We look forward to sharing our September 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham with you as we Spread Your Joy.